Materials Planner

Premier Nutrition•Emeryville, CA

1h•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Materials Planner is responsible for planning the supply of packaging and ingredients from external suppliers to meet finished-goods production requirements. The role manages material procurement and inventory planning, coordinates production schedules with suppliers, monitors supply risks and performance, and works with internal partners to resolve supply issues. The planner also supports new product launches and transitions, providing input on supplier lead times and manufacturing capabilities and coordinating plans to meet project timelines while balancing service goals and inventory write-off risks. This is a hybrid role. Employees are expected to work in the Emeryville office Tuesday through Thursday. The work involves substantial computer use, data review and analysis, report creation, communication with internal and external partners, and virtual and in-person meetings. Occasional movement around the office and lifting or moving office materials weighing up to 10 pounds may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Training and experience with integrated planning systems, including ERP, DRP, or MRP.
At least 3 years of industry experience operating in an MRP environment in inventory control, production scheduling, master scheduling, demand management, capacity management, materials management, or distribution resource planning.
Broad knowledge and experience of supply chain processes and planning systems.
Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
Demonstrated sound business judgment and initiative.
Ability to work as a team player while also being self-directed, communicate findings, and facilitate change.
Ability to manage many details with a high level of accuracy.
Comfort working with individuals at all organizational levels.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.
Growth mindset and an ongoing focus on improving the role, tasks, and processes.

Nice To Haves

Consumer-Packaged Goods industry experience.

Responsibilities

Review stock levels and make decisions that support service while minimizing excess and aging inventory risks.
Determine and execute material procurement schedules and purchase orders to support production forecasts, including purchase order creation, ERP receipt, and delivery tracking against production needs.
Implement production schedules with suppliers based on line availability, lead times, and minimum run sizes.
Lead regular production meetings with suppliers to maintain strong communication with business partners.
Resolve material supply issues, including scheduling conflicts, by involving relevant departments such as CoMan, Demand Planning, Quality, R&D, Marketing, and Sales as needed.
Provide visibility in pre-S&OP and Monthly Operating Meetings into short- and long-term risks, including write-off liabilities, service issues, and capacity issues.
Set planning parameters in the MRP system, including safety stock, lead time, lot sizes, and time fences, using input from suppliers and internal partners.
Reconcile inventory monthly between the Premier system and warehouse and co-manufacturer inventory, investigating variances using data forensics.
Determine purchase quantities by balancing service, tiered pricing, and inventory levels to meet cost and service goals.
Work with the Sourcing team to resolve long-term supplier issues or reset goals and guidelines as business needs change.
Work with the Finished Goods Supplier Planner to resolve disconnects between material supply and demand.
Participate in new product launch project teams and advise on lead times and manufacturing capabilities.
Coordinate and execute plans for product launches and transitions to meet project timelines and service goals while minimizing write-offs.
Attend company, team, and cross-functional meetings and participate in company-wide activities.